Desirous of enhancing energy security and economic growth, the Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Saidu Aliyu Mohammed, alongside members of his management team, has paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja. According to a post on the X, formerly Twitter, handle of the…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said enrolments on the National Identity Data Base currently stands at over 123.9 million ‘unique records’. The highest cumulative enrolment figure of over 13 million was recorded in Lagos State while regional figures indicated an almost equal distribution across the North and South. Meanwhile, allegations of extortion have continued…
As the nation embraces the possibilities of a fresh calendar year, Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has officially announced the launch of its inaugural shopping campaign of 2026, tagged Konga Jara. It is designed to help shoppers transform new year aspirations into tangible realities through exceptional deals, setting the tone for a year of…
Kuda Microfinance Bank has announced the release of My Year on Kuda, the 2025 edition of its much-anticipated yearly money recap. The recap gives Kuda customers a detailed review of how they spent, saved and managed money on their Kuda app throughout the previous year. The recap turns transaction activity into money insights that are…
PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria. The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the…
Africa’s leading streaming service, Showmax, has expanded its payment options in Nigeria through a partnership with Baxi by Onafriq, giving customers an easier and more convenient way to subscribe and stay connected to world-class streaming entertainment. Starting Monday, 22 December 2025, existing Showmax customers can log into the Baxi by Onafriq app, select and pay…
The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for between 2025 and 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks. The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the…
The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has secured a record $11 billion from 43 partners for its 17th Replenishment (ADF-17), the largest in the fund’s history.The funding represents a 23per cent increase over the previous replenishment. AfDB said this sends a clear signal of confidence…
Non-member states of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries called OPEC+ opted for caution on Sunday, keeping its oil output policy unchanged after a short, tightly focused meeting that deliberately avoided the mounting political crises involving several of its members. The decision points to how the alliance is navigating one of its most complex operating…
